Overview
This important collection contains selections by twenty scholars who have won Woodrow Wilson Fellowships in Women¿s Studies over the last 30 years, and have helped establish and further women's studies; they write about the changes in their fields, their recent research, and the theoretical underpinnings of their work. A collection that shows how a feminist approach illuminates history, political science, anthropology, sociology, literature, and art. This is an indispensable book for those who want to know what contemporary scholars can tell us about women¿s lives and notions of gender.
Synopsis
This innovative collection of original essays, all written by leading scholars who received Women's Studies Dissertation Fellowships early in their careers from the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, examines the theories and methodologies that have shaped women's studies over three decades in the fields of history, sociology, literature, anthropology, political science, film studies, and art history. Reflections by each contributor on the impact her work has had on her life present opportunities for today's generation of students to connect with their senior peers. Exploring Women's Studies is a celebration of success and a reflection on the challenges that lie ahead.